Who cares what Megyn Kelly thinks or says about anyone or anything? She is a talent free has been with a chip on her shoulder the size of a 2x4 because she couldn't even hold onto a job as a Republican shill on Fox News. Perhaps we, and all media bosses, should take a lesson from the prestigious Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University who rejected her application.The knew all those years ago that she had no talent and was only good for repeating bullshit handed to her by whomever she was trying to impress that day.
Unfortunately Little Donny Convict and J.D.Weirdo care what she thinks and says. Let's face it, they've sunk to the point where they're desperately looking for anything they can use to stop the Kamala train. They know it's not true, but your average MAGA voter won't. I dread to think what's next, but at least the lies are starting to get called out by MSM now.
All that Corporate media is doing when they call out lies is amplify them. I would like to see them point out that Megyn Kelly is a liar, and that Donald Trump is. It was powerful that Kamala Harris said that DT lies, and JDV admitted that he is lying to get media attention. The best thing corporate media could do is make DT and JDV work for their stories.
JD didn’t intend to tell CNN he “creates stories” and have to defend making baseless statements.
“And in fact, neo-Nazis are now taking credit, frankly, for pushing these rumors mainstream. Why are you continuing to double and triple down on these baseless claims?”
He didn’t know when he criticized the anchor for not treating him like Harris & Walz that the response would be:
“I think that if Kamala Harris and Tim Walts were making unsubstantiated claims that had racist undertones about people eating dogs and cats, and they didn’t answer the questions about that, then I would have similar interactions with them.”
He probably won’t be anxious to return.
Candidates make declarative sentences to define their opponent.
Journalists are supposed to expose the truth. It’s sad that people don’t have the ability to recognize the truth & follow commentators to explain facts. Different audiences receive different ‘facts.’
Since I'm getting likes I should credit Jeff Tiedrich for the Donny Convict moniker. He has a great name for Vance too. I read his substack Everybody Has A Right To My Own Opinion every day, and it never fails.
I love Tiedrich, in fact, even though my daughter does not read Substacks, she knows by my laughing when I am likely to be reading him, and will say, "Tiedrich?" I like the Elderly Golfer series he has going on now.
My favorite is, "Trump's rat-infested golf motel and dead ex-wife cemetery." It doesn't roll off the tongue like Donny Convict but it cracks me up every time.
Popular Information will be cited in major newspapers and TV news shows to right the wrongs of livid Megan Kelly. You are right, Mega Megan owes a strong apology to Taylor Swift! How insanely wrong people can get when they are feeling insanely angry! Megan is still trying to get back on the good side of Trump and Fox--it's not going to do any good for anyone on any side.
How wonderful that Taylor Swift can bring forth her honest way of relating to life and love in a way that reaches people of all ages and any gender! She has highlighted the importance of registering to vote, the importance of voting, and the importance of truly learning what each candidate stands for.
Unfortunately people tend to believe or at least be inclined to accept the first talking point they hear, which is why I had a colleague tell me with a straight face about furries and litterboxes in classrooms.
So glad that these attacks on Taylor Swift are backfiring as the Swifties are now attuned to why their parents can vote for Trump who has said he hates TS. My daughter does not have to worry that her parents would vote for someone she is a big fan of, let us hope that those Swifties who are 18 and older get signed up to vote and get out and vote.
Hey, are you surprised that a Repub says that a Dem says exactly the opposite of what they said or did. In Texas, I watch Ted Cruz ads do that all day every day. It’s their ONLY way. They lie when the truth would serve them better. Propaganda, not position. Always
Whoever drank the MAGA Cool-Aid believes all 45 and JD all the time. It is too scary for them to think for themselves, they may never have been taught to, and beside, all their friends do too! Sad, very sad, for the future of USA.
Liz Cheney: “This is my diplomatic way of saying (Trump & Vance) are misogynistic pigs” & that Trump “is not a conservative...These are not people that we can entrust with power again.”
Yes, the RW has no shame. It gets in the way of power. And they're willing - more than that they thrive - in telling lies and offering baseless and often ridiculous conspiracy theories.
Evil. It exists. It is real. Evil people who cling to their essential beliefs re: bigotry, misogyny, and greed. They are STILL waiting for the “Trickle Down” piss to rain upon them.
The RW'z have their own version of "gender affirming care." Dr. Maga says to momma "that child's shame node has got to GO for them to have any chance for a 'normal' life!!!!"
The endless disinformation, vulgarity and violent rhetoric of rightwing media is frightening and exhausting. Worse, is the lowbrow consciousness, racism, and bigotry of Trump's filthy apologists and supporters who ignore his criminality and malevolent behavior and speech. Why is the freedom of speech, hate speech that incites murder and mayhem, practiced by MAGA detritus, protected? Kelly, Musk, Trump, Vance ... are given permission slips to slander, libel and defame. I always appreciate Judd Legum for his unremitting efforts to take on these Uber trolls of Trump Inc., but the catastrophic consequences of living in and around the vile, base nature of Trump media and Trump dystopian-loving followers is awful, destructive, and, in my view, should be subject to the rule of law.
Just as you may criticize and use a lot of adjectives, they may do so against public figures. They claim not to like the higher standards for proving defamation (to protect the media) but they built their career and following on it. Knowing something & proving it are 2 different things. We know they deliberately use defamatory information, proving it is not so simple. The degree of difficulty involved in winning a lawsuit goes up as the ridiculous factor goes up.
I’m waiting to see how far Jesse Watters, who is still on faux media lasts. He never met a defamation or hoax he could overlook. A recent one — if a man votes for a woman - he’s heard scientists say - the man begins to transition.
Kelly is a fool mouthing Trump scum. Swift has made millions happy, they have made her wealthy, and Swift has a mind of her own. Kelly is bought and paid for as pretend influencer.
We could go back to Pre-Reagan days when the FCC had rules about airing lies and unsubstantiated claims . . . The rules that were put into effect following the “WAR of the WORLDS” broadcast where listeners were so frightened, they actually jumped out of high buildings.
This set of Megyn Kelly lies and the Ohio Haitian lies are reminders of Sarah Kendzior’s insight: “What they’re trying to do is establish power: they are lying to flaunt power. They are saying to us: ‘We know that you know that this is a lie, and we don’t care, because there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.’”
Also, back off Taylor, Megyn. There is an army of Swifties much larger than any other in this country. We are okay with you being angry (although watch out for those frown lines! Filler!) but you must not name call or lie about our childless cat lady #1 whose message is more positive and life-affirming than anything that ever crawled out of your mouth. Go choke on your extensions.
I wonder sometimes whether we as a nation could move on from the culture war rhetoric and misinformation by developing very simple responses. For example, when someone is using a wedge issue/culture war totem in public or private comments a legitimate reply might be "how is this putting food on people's plates, providing an opportunity for a permanent home for the homeless, or improving the lives of fellow Americans?" I wager the linkage between the whatever divicive issue is raised and a real proposal for improvement is non-existent.
I could not agree with this more. If only we all could stop being distracted by this "shiny object" maneuver to mask the reality that is their lack of policy. I yearn for the day.
Who cares what Megyn Kelly thinks or says about anyone or anything? She is a talent free has been with a chip on her shoulder the size of a 2x4 because she couldn't even hold onto a job as a Republican shill on Fox News. Perhaps we, and all media bosses, should take a lesson from the prestigious Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University who rejected her application.The knew all those years ago that she had no talent and was only good for repeating bullshit handed to her by whomever she was trying to impress that day.
Unfortunately Little Donny Convict and J.D.Weirdo care what she thinks and says. Let's face it, they've sunk to the point where they're desperately looking for anything they can use to stop the Kamala train. They know it's not true, but your average MAGA voter won't. I dread to think what's next, but at least the lies are starting to get called out by MSM now.
All that Corporate media is doing when they call out lies is amplify them. I would like to see them point out that Megyn Kelly is a liar, and that Donald Trump is. It was powerful that Kamala Harris said that DT lies, and JDV admitted that he is lying to get media attention. The best thing corporate media could do is make DT and JDV work for their stories.
JD didn’t intend to tell CNN he “creates stories” and have to defend making baseless statements.
“And in fact, neo-Nazis are now taking credit, frankly, for pushing these rumors mainstream. Why are you continuing to double and triple down on these baseless claims?”
He didn’t know when he criticized the anchor for not treating him like Harris & Walz that the response would be:
“I think that if Kamala Harris and Tim Walts were making unsubstantiated claims that had racist undertones about people eating dogs and cats, and they didn’t answer the questions about that, then I would have similar interactions with them.”
He probably won’t be anxious to return.
Candidates make declarative sentences to define their opponent.
Journalists are supposed to expose the truth. It’s sad that people don’t have the ability to recognize the truth & follow commentators to explain facts. Different audiences receive different ‘facts.’
Since I'm getting likes I should credit Jeff Tiedrich for the Donny Convict moniker. He has a great name for Vance too. I read his substack Everybody Has A Right To My Own Opinion every day, and it never fails.
I love Tiedrich, in fact, even though my daughter does not read Substacks, she knows by my laughing when I am likely to be reading him, and will say, "Tiedrich?" I like the Elderly Golfer series he has going on now.
My favorite is, "Trump's rat-infested golf motel and dead ex-wife cemetery." It doesn't roll off the tongue like Donny Convict but it cracks me up every time.
So do I. Jeff comes up with some beauts.
Yes
Popular Information will be cited in major newspapers and TV news shows to right the wrongs of livid Megan Kelly. You are right, Mega Megan owes a strong apology to Taylor Swift! How insanely wrong people can get when they are feeling insanely angry! Megan is still trying to get back on the good side of Trump and Fox--it's not going to do any good for anyone on any side.
How wonderful that Taylor Swift can bring forth her honest way of relating to life and love in a way that reaches people of all ages and any gender! She has highlighted the importance of registering to vote, the importance of voting, and the importance of truly learning what each candidate stands for.
They need people like Kelly to legitimize their attack lines.
As.Trump revealed in the debate, he doesn't need facts and won't do any screening. If someone said a useful lie on TV, he takes it and runs with it.
Unfortunately people tend to believe or at least be inclined to accept the first talking point they hear, which is why I had a colleague tell me with a straight face about furries and litterboxes in classrooms.
Thanks for the reminder. This is one of the looniest things ever to be discussed in the no longer “hallowed halls” of legislatures. TN House of Representatives for one by the Rep who lists TN GOP Vice Chair among her “honors”. Editorials followed. https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/11/14/why-are-tennessee-politicians-saying-there-are-furries-in-school/69638447007/
How much do you suppose they paid her?
I'm sure she was paid in clicks. Without thr crazy Trump audience, she has no one
So glad that these attacks on Taylor Swift are backfiring as the Swifties are now attuned to why their parents can vote for Trump who has said he hates TS. My daughter does not have to worry that her parents would vote for someone she is a big fan of, let us hope that those Swifties who are 18 and older get signed up to vote and get out and vote.
Sounds like Megan Kelly is auditioning to be trumps 4th wife.
Laura Loomer is running ahead of her
She’d have to compete with the latest Halloween face mask in the form of Laura Loomer(Loony).
Almost as bad as Chump junior’s squeeze
Hey, are you surprised that a Repub says that a Dem says exactly the opposite of what they said or did. In Texas, I watch Ted Cruz ads do that all day every day. It’s their ONLY way. They lie when the truth would serve them better. Propaganda, not position. Always
Whoever drank the MAGA Cool-Aid believes all 45 and JD all the time. It is too scary for them to think for themselves, they may never have been taught to, and beside, all their friends do too! Sad, very sad, for the future of USA.
A few smart friends had a slurp or two as well. Worse than sad. 😢
Liz Cheney: “This is my diplomatic way of saying (Trump & Vance) are misogynistic pigs” & that Trump “is not a conservative...These are not people that we can entrust with power again.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-endorsed-by-business-leaders/ https://www.threads.net/@kamalaharris/post/C_tk2YepuE6?xmt=AQGzbLAAQG3tyBPOo4bcd2Y0exX5kow0OyI60ghngt2Rdw
https://www.threads.net/@kamalaharris/post/C_sg5d8uo9R?xmt=AQGzbLAAQG3tyBPOo4bcd2Y0exX5kow0OyI60ghngt2Rdw
How the hell do these people live with themselves? Have they no shame ?
Yes, the RW has no shame. It gets in the way of power. And they're willing - more than that they thrive - in telling lies and offering baseless and often ridiculous conspiracy theories.
Money in the bank on the Trump model is the yellow brick road for fake opinions from empty heads.
Evil. It exists. It is real. Evil people who cling to their essential beliefs re: bigotry, misogyny, and greed. They are STILL waiting for the “Trickle Down” piss to rain upon them.
Nope.
The RW'z have their own version of "gender affirming care." Dr. Maga says to momma "that child's shame node has got to GO for them to have any chance for a 'normal' life!!!!"
Seems like Kelly is scraping the bottom, meeting with Tucker Carlson to spread her disgusting, hate filled rants, and trying to spread her rumors.
I really wish she would shut up and go away.
Hillary was right — deplorables, every one of them!
The endless disinformation, vulgarity and violent rhetoric of rightwing media is frightening and exhausting. Worse, is the lowbrow consciousness, racism, and bigotry of Trump's filthy apologists and supporters who ignore his criminality and malevolent behavior and speech. Why is the freedom of speech, hate speech that incites murder and mayhem, practiced by MAGA detritus, protected? Kelly, Musk, Trump, Vance ... are given permission slips to slander, libel and defame. I always appreciate Judd Legum for his unremitting efforts to take on these Uber trolls of Trump Inc., but the catastrophic consequences of living in and around the vile, base nature of Trump media and Trump dystopian-loving followers is awful, destructive, and, in my view, should be subject to the rule of law.
Just as you may criticize and use a lot of adjectives, they may do so against public figures. They claim not to like the higher standards for proving defamation (to protect the media) but they built their career and following on it. Knowing something & proving it are 2 different things. We know they deliberately use defamatory information, proving it is not so simple. The degree of difficulty involved in winning a lawsuit goes up as the ridiculous factor goes up.
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/29/917747123/you-literally-cant-believe-the-facts-tucker-carlson-tells-you-so-say-fox-s-lawye
I’m waiting to see how far Jesse Watters, who is still on faux media lasts. He never met a defamation or hoax he could overlook. A recent one — if a man votes for a woman - he’s heard scientists say - the man begins to transition.
Excellent reporting
Meghan Kelly exists to make false claims, it seems. Everything she says needs to be fact checked.
Kelly is a fool mouthing Trump scum. Swift has made millions happy, they have made her wealthy, and Swift has a mind of her own. Kelly is bought and paid for as pretend influencer.
Is there any remedy to these lies? Can someone sue her for libel? It’s so blatant, and lots of people listen to Faux News.
We could go back to Pre-Reagan days when the FCC had rules about airing lies and unsubstantiated claims . . . The rules that were put into effect following the “WAR of the WORLDS” broadcast where listeners were so frightened, they actually jumped out of high buildings.
That law didn't apply to cable, just over the air broadcasts, because they were using "public" airwaves
Or social media — YouTube where she originally responded to the TS endorsement of Harris. It didn’t apply to print media.
I doubt our current SCOTUS would uphold a new version. It was struggling with it way back when.
https://www.poynter.org/ethics-trust/2019/do-the-networks-have-to-give-equal-time-in-a-word-no/
This set of Megyn Kelly lies and the Ohio Haitian lies are reminders of Sarah Kendzior’s insight: “What they’re trying to do is establish power: they are lying to flaunt power. They are saying to us: ‘We know that you know that this is a lie, and we don’t care, because there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.’”
Excerpt From
Hiding in Plain Sight (2020); Sarah Kendzior
I would take that a step further.
Spreading disinformation
… These lies have two purposes: first, they are political weapons aimed at crippling opponents and shoring up key constituencies through invented false grievances. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲.
Also, back off Taylor, Megyn. There is an army of Swifties much larger than any other in this country. We are okay with you being angry (although watch out for those frown lines! Filler!) but you must not name call or lie about our childless cat lady #1 whose message is more positive and life-affirming than anything that ever crawled out of your mouth. Go choke on your extensions.
I wonder sometimes whether we as a nation could move on from the culture war rhetoric and misinformation by developing very simple responses. For example, when someone is using a wedge issue/culture war totem in public or private comments a legitimate reply might be "how is this putting food on people's plates, providing an opportunity for a permanent home for the homeless, or improving the lives of fellow Americans?" I wager the linkage between the whatever divicive issue is raised and a real proposal for improvement is non-existent.
I could not agree with this more. If only we all could stop being distracted by this "shiny object" maneuver to mask the reality that is their lack of policy. I yearn for the day.